perk up
US /pɜːrk ʌp/
UK /pɜːrk ʌp/
1.
animar-se, reanimar, melhorar
to become more cheerful, lively, or energetic
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She started to perk up when she heard the good news.
Ela começou a animar-se quando ouviu a boa notícia.
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A cup of coffee always helps me perk up in the morning.
Uma xícara de café sempre me ajuda a animar de manhã.
2.
levantar, aguzar
to raise one's head or ears, typically in a quick or alert manner
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The dog's ears perked up at the sound of the doorbell.
As orelhas do cachorro se levantaram ao som da campainha.
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He perked up his head, listening intently to the conversation.
Ele levantou a cabeça, ouvindo atentamente a conversa.